Time-domain full-field optical coherence tomography with a digital defocus correction.

Abstract

Time-domain full-field optical coherence tomography (TD-FF-OCT) is an interferometric technique capable of acquiring high-resolution images deep within the biomedical tissue, utilizing a spatially and temporally incoherent light source. However, optical aberrations, such as sample defocus, can degrade the image quality, thereby limiting the achievable imaging depth. Here we demonstrate that the sample defocus within a highly scattering medium can be digitally corrected over a wide defocus range if the optical path lengths in the sample and reference arms are matched. We showcase the application of digital defocus correction on both reflective and scattering samples, effectively compensating digitally for up to 1 mm of defocus.